Posted by TO_Girl on May 20, 2005, at 21:28:43
In reply to Re: Effexor XR withdrawl, posted by minicher on May 16, 2005, at 18:34:06
Sorry, no solutions for you - I am seeking answers myself.
I've been on Effexor XR at 250mg for about 2 1/2 years in combination with Wellbutrin SR at 150mg.
To prepare for a "new cocktail" as my dr and psychotherapist like to call it, I had to stop taking the Effexor. Over the course of 7 days I went from the 250 to 0 but am still on the Wellbutrin. This is absolute HELL!
I'm a very active person (despite the weight gain while on effexor xr) and for the past 72 hours I can barely get up out of a chair without feeling that "falling" sensation. This sensation keeps happening with increasing frequency - esp. when I move my eyes left or right. The zzz zzz noises just started this morning and are now exceptionally loud. I'm also experiencing chills this evening.
My drs said that if I feel any "neurological" effects, I should go to the emergency room right away...what would that do other than waste umpteen hours of time...time I could be at home feeling the same way. (in Ontario the wait time in emerg rooms for non critical could be up to 5+ hours on a "good night").
What can I do to ease these symptoms on my own? Suggestions please!!
Thanks - next time I won't be so wordy :o)
-TO_Girl
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